Palmer National Advisory Council
The purpose of the Palmer Museum of Art National Advisory Council (NAC) is to enhance the visibility of the Palmer Museum at a national level by assisting the Director in the development of future strategic goals and plans to fulfill the museum’s mission and the land grant mission of the Pennsylvania State University.Council Members
In achieving this goal, the council aids in the development of the museum collections by expanding connections with collectors, art institutions, significant major donors, and business entities to ensure the growth and economic health and vitality of the institution. Members of the council are expected to provide guidance, advocacy, and to help promote the museum and its mission on a national level. Members of the NAC must be nominated.
National Advisory Council Members – 2024–2025
- Brian Alfred
- Will Ameringer-Byrne – Immediate Past Chair
- Kahren Arbitman
- John Baker
- Tara Banerjee – Chair, Friends Leadership Council
- Sandy Edwards
- Kimberly Henrikson – Chair
- Elizabeth “Cassie” Mansfield
- Heidi Nicholas
- Keisha Oliver – Student Representative
- Joyce Robinson – Interim Director
- Ex-Officio: B. Stephen Carpenter (Dean); Robin Seymour (Director of Development and Alumni Relations)
- Emeritus: Mimi Coppersmith; Sally Kalin; Alvin Snowiss; Judith Vicary Swisher